Historical Events
- Pinnacles National Monument, California established
Famous Birthdays
Ethel Merman (1908-1984)
American Tony and Grammy Award-winning stage and screen singer ("There's No Business Like Show Business"), and actress (It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World), born in Astoria, New York City
- Günther Prien, German World War II submarine captain (d. 1941)
1908 Highlights
About January 16, 1908
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 115 years and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
